Position: Natural Resource Management Project Officer (Open Development Cambodia)__Deadline:08-August

Location:  Phnom Penh

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/ specializes in aggregating data and developing interactive digital maps and datasets. Data from many sources are collated into an easily-accessed platform, opening space for informed discussion of development issues. ODC was launched in 2011 as an independent, politically-neutral body and registered with the Ministry of Interior in Cambodia as a local NGO in 2015.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Natural Resource Management (NRM) projects to ensure activities are delivered on time and in accordance with project work plans and donor requirements.
• Assist in project administration, including workplan, budget tracking, procurement, logistics, and maintaining project documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, technical partners, and service providers on the development, maintenance, and enhancement of digital platforms, tools, and related project activities.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, and field activities with communities, Indigenous Peoples, Community Forestry groups, civil society organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project partners, local authorities, research institutions, donors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Communications Team to develop communication materials, social media campaigns, videos, success stories, and other knowledge products to promote project achievements.
• Support the publication of Natural Resource Management content on ODC’s platforms, including datasets, news, announcements, laws, policies, reports, and library resources, in collaboration with the Editorial Team.
• Coordinate research activities, including baseline, midline, end-line studies, surveys, and assessments with research partners and consultants.
• Collect, compile, analyse, and maintain project data and evidence to support monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), reporting, and donor compliance.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, activity reports, financial supporting documents, and other project-related documentation as required.
• Support fundraising efforts by contributing technical inputs to concept notes, project proposals, and donor reports when requested.
• Represent ODC in meetings, workshops, conferences, and field visits, and contribute to networking and partnership-building activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Key Requirements (skills, knowledge experience & qualification):

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or another relevant field.
2. At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project implementation within civil society organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, research institutions, development organizations, and communities.
3. Experience coordinating project activities, stakeholder engagement, trainings, workshops, and fieldwork is an advantage.
4. Experience conducting or supporting research related to environment, forestry, natural resources, climate change, land governance, or indigenous peoples is preferred.
5. Good understanding of environmental and natural resource management issues in Cambodia.
6. Proficiency in spoken and written Khmer and English.
7. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial data, or open data platforms is an asset.
8. Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
9. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
11. Ability and willingness to undertake regular travel to project sites and rural communities.
12. Strong commitment to transparency, accuracy, and the principles of open data.
13. Commitment to ODC’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct.
14. Women, indigenous peoples, and persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:      recruitment@opendevcam.net
Phone:    023 902 196
Website: https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/about/jobs
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